DINABI Nigeria
Fact Checking Misinformation Among PWDs in Ekiti State
Together, we are building a more informed and responsible society.
With support of the International Fact-Checking Network and in collaboration with FactCheck Africa, we successfully carried out a series of grassroots fact-checking sensitizations across Nigeria, reaching diverse audiences, primarily Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), community and religious leaders, market men and women, and senior citizens.
Our research revealed that many are highly active on social media, where a mix of accurate and misleading information circulates. Given their frequent use of these platforms to stay informed and connected, PWDs play a key role in sharing all kinds of information. This underscores the importance of our intervention, providing them with hands-on fact-checking skills and tools.
We began with the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) in Ekiti State, engaging over 300 PWDs from various disability clusters. Participants were introduced to tools like (myaifactchecker.org), and many actively tested the tool during the session. The PWD community committed to ensuring that only verified information is shared within their networks, sparking real-time fact-checking efforts on their community platforms.
At Oja-Oba Market, Oke-Iyinmi, we reached traders, government officials, and local community members with an interactive session featuring music, comedy, and flyers. The session emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing, and participants committed to distributing fact-checking materials to raise awareness and prevent misinformation in the market community.
In Ifaki-Ekiti, we sensitized 168 congregants across three churches—RCCG Jubilee House, The Methodist Church, and St. Michael Anglican Church—on the dangers of misinformation. Using live demonstrations and practical examples, we showed participants how to verify news with tools like MyAIFactChecker, and encouraged them to rely on trusted sources and local media for information validation.
Our radio talk show on Ayoba FM, which reached an estimated 500,000 listeners, provided a platform to discuss the role of PWDs in combating misinformation. The show highlighted fact-checking tools like and offered practical steps listeners could take to identify and debunk fake news in their daily lives.
Through these engagements, DINABI Nigeria continues to empower communities across Nigeria with the tools and knowledge to combat misinformation and strengthen media literacy. Together, we are building a more informed and responsible society.
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